East Anglia's Children's Hospices | Info for families | Family Information Leaflets

a) 1.1a - Welcome to Quidenham Hospice

Introducing EACH at Quidenham to families who may need to use our services, or for those who have been newly referred.

b) 1.1b - Welcome to Milton Hospice

Introducing EACH at Milton to families who may need to use our services, or for those who have been newly referred.

c) 1.1c - Welcome to Ipswich Hospice

Introducing EACH at Ipswich to families who may need to use our services, or for those who have been newly referred.

d) 1.2 - Introduction to EACH at end of life

Introducing EACH to families who have been referred at end of life.

e) 1.3 - How to access EACH services

Full details on our eligibility criteria and referral process for children, young people and families.

f) 2.1 - Care for your child

A leaflet explaining the planning and delivery of nursing care at EACH.

g) 2.2 - Important information about your child's care

More important information about your child's care.

h) 2.3 - True Colours Symptom Management Team

Symptom management service information for families and carers.

i) 2.4 - Self-administration of medicines

Explaining the scheme enabling young people to take their own medicine at home or in the hospice.

j) 2.5 - Specialist play

Explaining the role of our Play Specialists, giving an overview of the different types of activities we offer.

k) 2.6 - Music therapy

Explaining the role Music Therapy plays and how to access this part of our service.

l) 2.7 - Physio and occupational therapies

Highlighting the availability and role of both therapies.

m) 2.8 - Transition to adult services

For families whose child is nearing 14, explaining the part EACH plays in assisting planning for transition of care.

n) 2.9 - Infection control

An overview of the policies and procedures in place to minimise the risk of health associated infection.

o) 2.10 - Hydrotherapy

A leaflet detailing the benefits, facilities and arrangements of our hydrotherapy services at Milton and Ipswich.

p) 2.11 - Quidenham 24 hour On-call Symptom Management and End of Life Team

Care service information for families and carers in Norfolk.

qa) 2.12 - Complementary therapy - Massage - a pilot from Sept 11

We're currently looking at how we might include complementary therapies in the services we offer to children, young people and their families. As part of this, we're operating a pilot service at Milton from September 2011.

qb) 2.13 - Spiritual Care

Explaining how your spirituality, religion and cultural backgrounds may play a big part in shaping your family's wishes...

r) 3.1 - Support for your family

An overview of our Family Support service.

s) 3.2 - Family support groups

An overview of the different types of groups we run to support families.

t) 3.3 - At the end of your child's life

Practical and detailed information for families whose child is nearing the end of their life.

u) 4.1a - A guide to children and young people staying at Quidenham

Useful information for families about their child's stay at Quidenham.

v) 4.1b - A guide to children and young people staying at Milton

Useful information for families about their child's stay at Milton.

w) 4.1c - A guide to children and young people staying at The Treehouse

Useful information for families about their child's stay at The Treehouse.

x) 4.2a - Families' guide to staying at Quidenham

A guide for families about what to expect during their stay at Quidenham.

y) 4.2b - Families' guide to staying at Milton

A guide for families about what to expect during their stay at Milton.

z) 4.2c - Families' guide to staying at the Treehouse

A guide for families about what to expect during their stay at The Treehouse.

za) 5.1 - What happens to your information

A leaflet explaining our responsibilities for your family's records, and how you can access this information.

zb) 5.2 - Family Forums

Explaining the role of our forums and how families can get involved in their local group.

zc) 5.3 - Family Information and Resource Centre

Informing families of the additional range of info available and how to access it .

zd) 5.4 - Your concerns or complaints

An explanation of how we deal with any concerns or complaints from families.

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